Iran Rejects Ceasefire as Trump Issues Deadline Over Hormuz

Author: Firdaous NaimPublished on: April 6, 2026Country: Iran

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Iran Rejects Ceasefire as Trump Issues Deadline Over Hormuz

Iran indicated its desire for a permanent end to the war with the US and Israel by rejecting a ceasefire proposal. In response to a Pakistan-mediated proposal, Tehran presented a 10-point framework calling for a lasting settlement. US President Donald Trump dismissed this response as insufficient and set a strict deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, threatening overwhelming military action if Iran does not comply.

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